Weekly Agenda:

What are we doing this week? Am I prepared for class?Did I do my homework?Do we have a test/quiz?Will I meet the set deadline?How should I dress? Is there an Art Club meeting this week?Is there a Lunchtime Lecture this week?Are there special events on the calendar? Is there a change in the schedule?What opportunities can I take advantage of?Is there anything else I should know/do?

FYI - The Creative Writing Club is working on a Literary Magazine to showcase the outstanding accomplishments in writing and art among MW students. They are currently accepting submissions of visual art (drawings, photography, painting, sculpture, etc.) which address the theme of identity. Here's a link to an online dropbox where you can submit your work in a digital format: https://www.dropbox.com/request/SCTVBK4XlI7jSNs35oXY. Submissions close March 11. If you have any questions, please contact Sophia McCrimmon or Mr. Coleman. ​

TUESDAY:

Turn in field trip permission & pre-excused absence form

Review quiz

Continue proto-Renaissance

THURSDAY:

Prep for field trip

Transition to Renaissance/N. Renaissance

FRIDAY:

Field trip to VMFA (leave @ 2nd pd./return in time for 8th pd.)

HOMEWORK:​

Read Renaissance packet

DUE THURSDAY before class - Flip through Chapters 20 and 21 to find an example of art and/or architecture that is NOT in the packet AND that you can directly connect to previous study. Post your findings to the Facebook group; HERE'S THE CATCH...there can be NO repeats. Be prepared to discuss your choices and how they illustrate artistic innovations for the time while maintaining an awareness of the past.

Review related Study Guide and Supplemental Info. pages

HAPPENINGS:​​​​​

EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH = workshops by NAHS members to celebrate Youth Art Month; open to all - bring your friends

THIS WEEK = screen-printing

NEXT WEEK = paper marbling

THE WEEK AFTER = photograms

AND FINALLY = tape casting

TEST DATES: subject to change!March 17 (you will have a sub on this day = makes sense to take a test)April 14 (end Q3)May 19 (@ Interim)June 14 (Final Exam)

LUNCHTIME LECTURES. This lecture series is intended to provide knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. This is a mandatory part of the studio art curriculum but an extra credit opportunity for you!

Requirements:1) Attendance at the lecture; 2) A typed report (1 - 2 pages), which incorporates both factual information about the lecture itself and reflective thoughts that express your ability to make meaning of the experience; 3) Submission of the report no later than the Friday after the lecture.​​

DUE FOR CLASS ON THURSDAY: 1) Read all Facebook group posts re: assigned topic/Middle Ages; 2) "Like" each one as confirmation that you have completed the reading and review of the posted info./images; 3) When tagged, respond to that specific post with supplemental information (additional facts, another image to support the facts, a related image from another time period to make connections between cultures, etc.); 4) If a question has been posed, answer it; 5) Review all posts for additional information that has been added

EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH = lunchtime workshops provided by Art Club/NAHS members to celebrate Youth Art Month; open to all - bring your friends

TEST DATES: subject to change!March 17 (you will have a sub, makes sense to take a test on this day...)April 14 (end Q3)May 19 (@ Interim)June 14 (Final Exam)

LUNCHTIME LECTURES. This lecture series is intended to provide knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. This is a mandatory part of the studio art curriculum but an extra credit opportunity for you!

Requirements:1) Attendance at the lecture; 2) A typed report (1 - 2 pages), which incorporates both factual information about the lecture itself and reflective thoughts that express your ability to make meaning of the experience; 3) Submission of the report no later than the Friday after the lecture.​​

FYI...I am working on a field trip....it won't be this month....but shortly.....

MONDAY: Holiday

TUESDAY:

Finish Byzantine, continue Middle Ages

THURSDAY:

Use homework (see below) to share/discuss specific works of art that characterize the Medieval time period

FRIDAY: Odd day

HOMEWORK:​

DUE THURS. - This assignment is to be completed on the Facebook group page. The purpose is to share the task of investigating a selection of works that typify those produced during the Middle Ages. Use the assigned image(s) to explain the work of art, summarizing iconographical and contextual information to help clarify its specific style and function. Use additional images as needed or as assigned. The trick here is to summarize - this is not a research paper. Information can be presented in the main post as well as in subsequent comments below and as picture descriptions. Images should be identified with complete credit line information.

Read Renaissance packet (there will be further instructions...just read for now)

HAPPENINGS:​​​

THURS. = Parent/Teacher conferences, 4 - 7 pm

​Feb. 23 = Art Club/NAHS (alpha-relaxation)

EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH = workshops provided by Art Club/NAHS members to celebrate Youth Art Month; open to all - bring your friends

TEST DATES: subject to change!March 17 (you will have a sub, makes sense to take a test on this day...)April 14 (end Q3)May 19 (@ Interim)June 14 (Final Exam)

LUNCHTIME LECTURES. This lecture series is intended to provide knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. This is a mandatory part of the studio art curriculum but an extra credit opportunity for you!

Requirements:1) Attendance at the lecture; 2) A typed report (1 - 2 pages), which incorporates both factual information about the lecture itself and reflective thoughts that express your ability to make meaning of the experience; 3) Submission of the report no later than the Friday after the lecture.​​

DUE TUESDAY - Your choice of one "Think About It" question from each chapter, 7 and 8, and a summary of the distinct characteristics and importance of the Gothic cathedral

DUE FEB. 18 - This assignment is to be completed on the Facebook group page. The purpose is to share the task of investigating a selection of works that typify those produced during the Middle Ages. Use the assigned image(s) to explain the work of art, summarizing iconographical and contextual information to help clarify its specific style and function. Use additional images as needed or as assigned. The trick here is to summarize - this is not a research paper. Information can be presented in the main post as well as in subsequent comments below and as picture descriptions. Images should be identified with complete credit line information.

March 11 = Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibit...start thinking about what you will submit for display....

LUNCHTIME LECTURES. This lecture series is intended to provide knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. This is a mandatory part of the studio art curriculum but an extra credit opportunity for you!

Requirements:1) Attendance at the lecture; 2) A typed report (1 - 2 pages), which incorporates both factual information about the lecture itself and reflective thoughts that express your ability to make meaning of the experience; 3) Submission of the report no later than the Friday after the lecture.​

February 9, 2016 - Emily Smith, Executive Director of 1708 Gallery will talk about the gallery, its function as a nonprofit, as well as other nonprofit galleries and art resources in Richmond

NOT-AN-EXAM, JUST-A-TEST (unless you want to take the exam, which is your option...)

HOMEWORK:

Read Chapters 7 and 8 and the handout on the Middle Ages

DUE Feb. 9 - Your choice of one "Think About It" question from each chapter, 7 and 8, and a summary of the distinct characteristics and importance of the Gothic cathedral

HAPPENINGS:​​

Feb. 9 = Art Club/NAHS & Lunchtime Lecture (see below)

Feb. 23 = Art Club/NAHS

LUNCHTIME LECTURES. This lecture series is intended to provide knowledge of art-related careers. Even if you do not go on to study art, the exposure to careers that combine art WITH other fields of study should be enlightening as you consider the possibilities for your future. This is a mandatory part of the studio art curriculum but an extra credit opportunity for you!

Requirements:1) Attendance at the lecture; 2) A typed report (1 - 2 pages), which incorporates both factual information about the lecture itself and reflective thoughts that express your ability to make meaning of the experience; 3) Submission of the report no later than the Friday after the lecture.​

February 9, 2016 - Emily Smith, Executive Director of 1708 Gallery will talk about the gallery, its function as a nonprofit, as well as other nonprofit galleries and art resources in Richmond

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